Carpentersville
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Elgin woman gets 20 years for murderDec 26, 2025 6:12 pm - An Elgin woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend.
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Girls basketball: Frank ices Lake Park’s victory over BarringtonDec 26, 2025 3:36 pm - Frankly speaking, a girl named Maggie helped Lake Park secure its victory in its opening-round game at the 42nd annual Komaromy Classic at Dundee-Crown High School on Fri...
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Carpentersville police chief retiresDec 26, 2025 1:39 pm - Carpentersville Police Chief Todd Shaver has retired. Shaver had been chief since March 2023.
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Candidate forum for 8th Congressional District Democratic primary set for Jan. 15Dec 26, 2025 11:42 am - A live forum for the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District seat currently held by Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg has been scheduled for Jan. 15 in Schaumburg.
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The ‘best birds’ of 2025: Snowy Owl, Mountain Bluebird and more arrived this yearDec 26, 2025 2:00 am - As 2025 comes to a close, “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birding.
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‘It gives me hope’: Elgin mom and her five children receive Christmas cheer from firefighters — and SantaDec 25, 2025 2:18 pm - On Christmas morning, 11-year-old Cande Rufino was at the window of his Elgin apartment on the lookout for Santa.Soon, he and his four siblings and his mom, Yvette Rufino, would receive food and gifts from Elgin firefighters.
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How do the Herald Cup standings look after the fall season?Dec 25, 2025 10:00 am - Now that we’ve seen more than a foot of snow smack the ground, it’s probably time to check in on the Herald Cup standings.
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‘Eatertainment’: Algonquin Pickle Haus rebrands restaurant, aims to be where people go to eat, not just playDec 25, 2025 9:28 am - With hopes to become an established “eatertainment” business in Algonquin, Pickle Haus is rebranding its restaurant to let customers know the food can stand on its own.
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New Algonquin Scooter’s Coffee to hold grand opening celebration Jan. 2.Dec 25, 2025 8:48 am - The recently opened Scooter’s Coffee in Algonquin will hold a grand opening celebration Jan. 2, with the first 100 customers winning free drinks for a week through the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app.
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Kane County Health Department, staffer honoredDec 25, 2025 8:46 am - The Kane County Health Department was named Organization of the Year, and KCHD substance use prevention specialist Sharon Cabrera was honored with the Community Leader Award by the Kane County Recovery-Oriented System of Care at the annual DuPage and Kane County ROSC Awards.